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Annual leave. Out of office. Taking a break from work
Life Hack: How to hack your annual leave in 2026 to take longer breaks from work
Including how to turn three days of annual leave into a 10-day stretch off work

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

woman with a bedroom secret
Sex File: I'm scared to wake the children, so sex is off the menu
"Researchers found that when they exposed babies to white noise, the likelihood of them falling asleep increased more than threefold, from 25 to 80%."

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Photo of pretty girl shy cover face with transparent hood rainstorm protective garment over misty steam background
Life Hack: How to weather-proof your hair for the Christmas party season
Rainy nights are a recipe for disaster

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

young man suffering from insomnia
Sex File: I'm hurt that my wife has been faking her orgasm 
I'm trying not to be hurt but I feel as if we've been having different experiences

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

The hands say what the heart feels
Taking Back Control: What is coercive control and how can we recognise the signs?
Coercive control has been mentioned in the media recently, but what does it mean and how can you spot the signs?

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Man Shopping Electronics Online During Black Friday Sale.
Black Friday: Is the seasonal sale really worth it? 
Is this seasonal sale really worth it? Really, it is only a bargain when you truly need the item

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Caring Caucasian young woman packing toys and books for donation into cardboard box
Life Hack: Why you should declutter your home before Christmas — here's how to go about it
Reducing clutter can help to reduce stress and improve focus, mood, and sleep

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Worried couple in bed
Sex File: We had great no-strings sex, has commitment killed our spark?
While I love his company, the sex has gone off the boil.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Married Couple Sleeping Embracing In Comfortable Bed Indoor, Top View
Sex File: We only make love once a month and I'm starting to resent my wife
I try to initiate but am often rejected — she never initiates.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Woman scraping leftover food from plate into trash bin in kitchen
Life Hack: Four easy ways to reduce food waste and save hundreds of meals each year
If just 10 households reduced their food waste by 25%, it could save around 650 meals each year.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Caitríona Redmond: Free flights for my shopping points? I don’t believe it!
Caitríona Redmond: Free flights for my shopping points? I don’t believe it!
Does every little really help? Not always

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Looking back at the good old days
Sex File: Should I be worried about my husband's old flame?
"It is a fairly niche research area, but a 2020 study at York University in Ontario identified that sexual nostalgia over former romantic partners is often triggered by loneliness or dissatisfaction with a relationship."

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Person putting jeans into the drum of a washing machine, front view. Washing dirty jeans in the washer
Life Hack: Tumble drying guidelines — and undoing a shrinkage disaster
A symbol you should certainly look out for on your clothes labels is a square box with a circle inside it and two lines crossing over it in an X shape. This means that under no circumstances should it ever be placed in a tumble dryer

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Mid adults couple changing light bulb indoors at home, relocation and diy concept.
Caitríona Redmond: Beat the manufacturer — buy smart, mend when needed and save money
Artificially capping the life of a product is known as planned obsolescence... a very real issue in modern life

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Unknown couple fighting and giving each other the silent treatment. Caucasian man and woman sitting on the sofa with their arms
Sex File: He feels more like a housemate than a lover
Is it possible to recover the spark once it's been completely lost?

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Children and dad making Jack-o-Lantern together at home, carving Halloween pumpkin
Life Hack: Everything you need to know about carving a pumpkin at Halloween
How to carve the perfect pumpkin and the common mistakes to avoid

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

woman eating chocolate. Isolate on pink background
Caitríona Redmond: Buyers beware — your favourite chocolate snack may not be as it seems
Your favourite bars and treats may have changed recipe

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Halloween Kids Holidays Concept.
Life Hack: How to DIY some of this year's most popular Halloween costumes
Easy options for last-minute spooky looks

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Happy Man Doing Hair Care Looking
Sex File: My husband is more in love with his new body than mine — how do I bring this up?
"Your husband's sexual peacocking is more likely to be down to the fact that improving heart health boosts blood flow to the genitals, which in turn improves erectile function."

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Halloween survey
Life Hack: How to repurpose those Halloween pumpkins — feed them to the dog
It is actually considered a doggy ‘superfood’ 

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

We look forward to spending time together
Sex File: Could our make-up lovemaking become toxic? 
"You are right to be aware of emerging patterns related to conflict resolution, but sex is a valid form of communication and it has an almost unparalleled power to increase intimacy and alleviate stress, something that both of you desperately need right now."

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Broke Woman Holding a Piggy Bank Regretting Christmas Spendings
Caitríona Redmond: You better watch out — it’s less than 10 weeks to Christmas Day
Beware the special offers and stay price savvy in the next two months

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Unhappy couple having crisis and difficulties in relationship
Sex File: My wife wants a break from lovemaking — can this end well?
It's not easy when one partner stops wanting sex. The partner whose bids for sexual connection are constantly rejected can't help but feel unwanted and unloved. And the lower-libido partner is often equally distressed, both by their own lack of desire and the pressure they feel put under

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Middle aged couple having a conversation at home.
Sex File: His moods are a total turnoff but he wants us to have more sex
"Men in their 60s worry about a million things: ageing, illness, impotence, irrelevance, isolation, money and, ultimately, the wooden overcoat."

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Great and Blue Tit Feeding
Life Hack: How to stop mice from eating bird food — and the foods to add to repel rodents
If you want to continue caring for birds but wish to prevent rodents from gathering for the leftovers, there are a few things you can do to deter them.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Negative feedback and rate with bad smile face.
Caitríona Redmond: Here's why complaining is so valuable for consumers
If you don’t speak up or out, bad practices will continue

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Woman managing the debt
Caitríona Redmond: How to save over €48 per month on essential bills
Make sure you benefit from all you are entitled to.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Children are a parent's greatest gift
Sex File: Becoming a dad has killed my libido — I can't talk to my friends about it
Most people are aware that having a baby causes significant hormonal shifts in women, but over the past 25 years, research has explored how parenthood affects men's hormones

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Black Shower Head
Life Hack: How to clean a black shower and the cleaning mistakes that could damage it
Expert tips and simple swaps to keep your shower looking flawless

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Leisurely days with my love are the best
Sex File: My orgasms are better without him
"That solo sex delivers stronger and more pleasurable orgasms for you is not particularly unusual. You know your mind and your body better than anyone else, so it stands to reason that you instinctively know how to maximise the pleasure you get from solo sex."

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Woman shopping at a grocery store and checking her receipt
Caitríona Redmond: Food prices are at a tipping point — brace for a hard winter
An additional €5 per week for a grocery shop may be the difference between managing and struggling, depending on your budget — €5 per week extra is €260 per year; nearly as much as a month’s child benefit for two children.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Grey-haired man and a blonde woman lying on the bed and looking romantic
Sex File: I'm struggling to keep pace with his sex drive 
"Right now, he is understandably excited about his restored libido, but you need to be equally happy about it too. If you can get these concerns out in the open, I think you will feel more positive and come to realise that this is a good thing."

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Life Hack: Five things newly engaged couples should do, according to an expert
Life Hack: Five things newly engaged couples should do, according to an expert
About to plan a wedding? Here's what you need to prioritise first

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Sometimes the loneliest people are those in relationships
Sex File: Our spark has fizzled out in a year
Chemistry is always more intense at the beginning of a relationship but the sexual frenzy that defines the early months is ordinarily followed by a deepening intimacy, the foundation of longer-term commitment.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Dust and dirt trapped by the clothes dryer filter.
Life Hack: How to deep clean your tumble dryer
Save money, prevent odours and keep your appliance running efficiently

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Caitríona Redmond: Don’t get caught out by scam websites
Caitríona Redmond: Don’t get caught out by scam websites
Bogus Irish websites are scamming Irish consumers

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

They know what makes each other feel good
Sex File: How do I tell him he's a bad kisser?
"Ask if he would be willing to do a little homework with you. Be kind, be humorous and be willing to share responsibility. Remember, your 'weird' is his 'normal' and for all you know, the same may be true in reverse."

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Curls feeling frazzled? 6 ways to repair summer hair damage
Life Hack: Summer hair habits that could be causing hidden damage
Common activities we all partake in while away like sunbathing and swimming can leave their mark on your tresses and cause hidden damage in your hair.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Couple Lying On Bed At Home
Sex File: Our sessions go on for too long and I stop enjoying it — is there a solution?
Consistently extended sex sessions are unfortunately more likely to cause extreme discomfort than to give her an orgasm

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Woman drop nasal sample into rapid antigen test
Life Hack: What to do if you get covid in 2025 — testing, isolating and more
What are the guidelines now?

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Couple reading a guide in a hotel room
Sex File: My husband is talking dirty but it's not working... how do I tell him?
His style — basically just narrating what he's doing as he's doing it — pulls me out of the moment and turns me off

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Family ties: When your parent finds love again
Family ties: When your parent finds love again
Many adult children struggle when a parent embarks on a new relationship...

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Open Dishwasher Filled With Dirty Plates
Life Hack: What is habit stacking, and how can it help with household chores and more?
Habit stacking is an increasingly popular productivity method

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Sex File: I feel uninterested in sex — might it drive a wedge between us?
Sex File: I feel uninterested in sex — might it drive a wedge between us?
I enjoy sex but I'm far more interested in other things, which I know frustrates my husband (although he has never complained)

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Creative teamwork in a tech company's boardroom
Workplace Wellbeing: Is there a price to pay for being too likeable?
The pressure to be liked is real and often it's women who sacrifice their own preferences for those of the majority

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Disco Ball Outdoors
Life Hack: Can a disco ball really keep flies at bay this summer?
Jazz up your space with this trendy solution to your fly woes

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

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